Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KNUDSON
Gary A Knudson, MD is a healthcare provider in Waterloo, IA specializing in orthopedic surgery. Gary is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Gary provided 1,648 services to 1,273 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (319) 272-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2710 SAINT FRANCIS DR SUITE 319
Waterloo, IA 50702
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,648 services · 1,273 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
356 |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
36 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
16 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
15 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
14 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
136 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
105 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
70 |
| X-ray of wrist, 2 views | Imaging | 73100 |
45 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
28 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Waterloo 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Knudson?
Dr. Knudson is an orthopedic surgeon in Waterloo, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Knudson's address?
Dr. Knudson is listed at 2710 SAINT FRANCIS DR SUITE 319, Waterloo, IA 50702. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Knudson?
The number on file is (319) 272-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Knudson?
Dr. Knudson's National Provider Identifier is 1700813441. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Knudson train?
Dr. Knudson attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Knudson have?
Dr. Knudson has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Knudson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Knudson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, release of wrist ligament using an endoscope and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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